Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts

10th Edition State Building Code to be promulgated in October

Sarah Wilkerson, the Commissioner of the Division of Occupational Licensure, recently announced that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth will officially promulgate the 10th Edition of the Base Building Code (780 CMR) with Massachusetts Amendments, effective on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Affordable Homes Act Become Law

Nearly ten months after she first filed it, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law as Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024. HBRAMA President Michael Duffany, Immediate Past President Jeffrey Brem and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Rob Brennan all were on hand for the historic bill signing on August 6 at the Golda Meir House, a senior adult housing community in Newton.

Brem appointed to Commission on Unlocking Housing Production

HBRAMA Immediate Past President Jeffery Brem has been appointed by Governor Healey to serve on the Commission on Unlocking Housing Production.

Lt. Gov. Driscoll Addresses Builders

Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll recently addressed the members of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association at its Annual Installation and Awards Banquet held at the Sea Crest Beach Resort in North Falmouth.

Landmark Study on Net Zero Energy Code & Housing Affordability

Massachusetts must take bolder steps to solve the housing affordability crisis while simultaneously counteracting climate change, including new policies to rapidly boost construction of more energy-efficient, planet-friendly homes without pricing out the next generation of homebuyers. . .